2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 767 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1964 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
| Model | Continental | Victor |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
